A new development has been revealed for the West Coast of Mexico at Xala. The project, which will see three boutique hotel brands, one hostel and more than 75 new homes, brings together a unique destination for socially conscious travelers integrated with stunning raw nature and a thriving Mexican community, according to developers.
The project developers are Ricardo Santa Cruz, Jeronimo and Juan Bremer. Xala, which has been 15 years in the making, is scheduled to welcome travelers in 2023 and is creating a thriving community dedicated to agriculture, farming, an array of cultural activities and innovative sustainable practices, they report.
With more than 2,400 acres of land hidden on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, visitors and locals will enjoy the ruggedly beautiful Costalegre region, including nearly five miles of long sandy beaches and two Ramsar estuaries.
“When I first laid eyes on Xala, it was one of the most beautiful places I’d ever seen,” said Santa Cruz. “Before then, I wasn’t ready to be involved in another project, but I knew Xala was going to be truly special. Everyone involved in the project is part of a family that is committed to the same goals. We all have a social responsibility, not only to the environment but to the planet and the community living here too. We want to create something that is going to positively contribute to the future generations, and stand the test of time.”
He added, “Xala is not a resort, it is a living community of people and when travelers come here, it will feel very different to anything they’ve ever experienced before.”
Xala is based on a deep respect for the existing communities, environment and all-natural elements. It seeks to restore and protect the flora and fauna in the region, reforesting more than 600 acres of land and creating a private protected natural area of more than 1,200 acres, while generating programs for the protection of reptiles, ocelots and turtles. Xala is leading in the recovery and restoration of the Chalacatepec and Xola-Paraman estuaries, which are wetlands protected under the Ramsar agreement due to the significant role they play for migratory birds.
The project has been backed by American actor and producer, Richard Gere, whose humanitarian work and beliefs sublimely fit with the mission and goals of Xala, making him one of the many partners on the project. Also amongst the strategic partners is former Element Skateboarding CEO and The Heart Supply Founder Johnny Schillereff, who will be launching The Heart Supply’s first skatepark at Xala, placing skateboarding and its philosophy of social inclusion as an integral part of a sustainable vision for the future.
“The opportunity to be part of Xala was something I knew I couldn’t miss,” said Gere. “Xala will be a project that flourishes and sets a new benchmark from which sustainable, respectful and community-based developments should be based on. I’m excited to work with the team and the community to bring our shared vision of delivering the most exceptional levels of tourism and a truly sustainable neighborhood to this incredibly special part of the world.”
